Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and non-transitory computer readable storage medium

Abstract

An information processing apparatus for performing a content search performs search for contents that match a predetermined search condition, generates list data of identification information corresponding to the found contents, wherein identification information corresponding to contents that were newly found while the search is being performed is added to the list data that has been generated so far, in accordance with a sorting condition, repeatedly sorts a sequence of the identification information included in the list data in accordance with a predetermined timing. The identification information corresponding to contents that were newly found is added to the list data without conforming to the sorting condition, from when the sorting was performed by the sorting unit until when the sorting is performed next.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a non-transitory computer readable storage medium.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]When searching for searchable content such as an image, there is technology in which search results are displayed according to a predetermined sorting order. When displaying the content of the search results in a sorted manner, it is generally conceivable to use a method of performing sorting each time a content that matches a condition is found. According to Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2007-102549, facial region extraction is performed for each image, feature amounts are calculated for the facial regions, and the images are displayed sorted alongside facial images for which feature amount calculation has already ended.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0005]In the case where a desired content is found while searching is being p...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides an information processing apparatus and method for performing a content search that addresses the issue of selecting the wrong content during a search. The apparatus / method includes a searching unit for finding content that matches a predetermined search condition, a generating unit for generating list data of identification information corresponding to the contents found by the searching unit, and a sorting unit for repeatedly sorting the list data of identification information in accordance with a predetermined timing. During the search, the generating unit continuously adds identification information corresponding to content that was newly found by the searching unit to the list data without conforming to the sorting condition. This prevents the wrong content from being selected while searching and ensures that relevant content is always selected. The technical effect of this invention is to improve the efficiency and accuracy of content search and prevent errors during the search process.

Problems solved by technology

However, when an attempt is made to select the content while searching is being performed, in a case where sorting is performed each time a content that matches a condition is found, it is possible that the content that is to be selected will move to a different position, and that the wrong content will be selected.

In particular, in the case of using this technology when searching for content over a network or performing a search using feature amounts calculated for facial images, each search is time-consuming, and it is possible that images will be frequently sorted while the search is being performed.

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